Ride Past Tense

The past tense of "ride" is "rode".

Ride Past Forms - Exercises

These exercises test different forms of the verb RIDE and IRREGULAR VERBS

Tense	Form	Example
Present	ride	"I ride my bike every day."
Past	rode	"Yesterday, I rode my bike."
Past Participle	ridden	"She has ridden horses before."

How to Use "Rode" (Past Tense of Ride)

"Rode" is used to describe an action involving riding that happened in the past. This form doesn’t require auxiliary verbs like "did" or "have" when used as the main verb in the past tense.

Examples:

"He rode his bike to school yesterday."
"We rode the roller coaster three times."
"She rode a horse for the first time."

Common Mistakes with "Ride," "Rode," and "Ridden"

Many learners confuse "rode" (past tense) and "ridden" (past participle) due to their similar meanings. Here’s a quick guide:

Ride: Present tense

Example: "I ride the bus every day."

Rode: Past tense

Example: "I rode the bus yesterday."

Ridden: Past participle (used with have/has/had)

Example: "I have ridden the bus many times."

Examples in Sentences

Describing Past Experiences:

"Last summer, we rode camels in the desert."
"He rode his new skateboard all afternoon."
"They rode through the city on scooters."

FAQ

What is the past tense of "ride"?

The past tense of "ride" is "rode."

What’s the difference between "rode" and "ridden"?

"Rode" is the simple past tense, while "ridden" is the past participle used with "have/has/had."

Is "rided" a word?

No, "rided" is incorrect. Use "rode" for the past tense.

How do I use "ridden" correctly?

"Ridden" is used with "have/has/had" (e.g., "I have ridden that bike before").

Can I say "I have rode"?

No, the correct form is "I have ridden."